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Recent Regulatory and Policy Developments, Japan

10 May , 2010 Shoji MIHARA Director, Multilateral Economic Affairs Office International Economic Affairs Divisions Global ICT Strategy Bureau Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan. Recent Regulatory and Policy Developments, Japan. Broadband Service Subscribers in Japan .

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Recent Regulatory and Policy Developments, Japan

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  1. 10 May, 2010 ShojiMIHARA Director, Multilateral Economic Affairs Office International Economic Affairs Divisions Global ICT Strategy Bureau Ministry of Internal Affairs and Communications, Japan Recent Regulatory and Policy Developments, Japan

  2. Broadband Service Subscribers in Japan (Unit: 10thousands contracts) 17.2mil Optical Fibers (FTTH) DSL 11.18 mil FTTH exceeded DSL （June 2008） Cable Internet 4.11 mil StartWiMAXservice  Now, services are providing all over the Japan. Feb.2009 Note: Reported numbers compiled by MIC in accordance with the provisions of the Rules for Reporting on Telecommunications Business.(Numbers compiled before the end of December 2009 were reported voluntarily by carriers)

  3. Future Application in the Mobile Terminals Telephone (Voice) Real-time/ HD Image Transmission (HD Video) Data communication Image transmission (Internet access) (Camera phone) 2G 3G 3.5G 3.5G upgraded 3.9G 4G ～kbps　　　～384kbps　　　　 ～14Mbps 　　　～42Mbps 　　　　 ～100Mbps　　　　　　 　～1Gbps “Hello, …” Game Online 3D Game 3D Communication Video telephony Photo/Video mail TV Navigation system Weather forecast Information Mobile Medical Care DVD Download E-mail Music download Credit payment Electronic money Live HDTV

  4. Mobile WiMAX & XGP Service in Japan

  5. JapanwillstartLTE(3.9G/Super3G)serviceonthisDecember Outline of the 3.9G license Policy 1.5 GHz band 1.7 GHz band Guard band Guard band Public service Use restriction* IMT-2000 (3) 15MHz (4) 10MHz （MHz） （MHz） *Unavailable in some areas including Tokyo, Tokai, Kinki areas, until the end of March 2014, when its use for digital MCA expires. • Assign 10 MHz or 15 MHz to up to 4 entities for prospective entrants or existing operators. • Achieve 50% or higher population coverage within 5 years in 11 districts for 3.9G and 3.5G upgraded-system. (using newly assigned frequency bands as well as already-assigned frequency bands). • Allow the use of the frequency bands for 3G or 3.5G to flexibly respond in various ways to 3.9G deployment. Four existing operators applied for license Startthiswinter!! License for 3.9G (Assigned on 10 June 2009) 1.5 GHz band 1.7 GHz band Guard band Guard band Use restriction* Public service IMT-2000 10MHz （↓） 10MHz（↓） 10MHz （↓） 15MHz （↓） （MHz） （MHz）

  6. Change in Network by Telecom & Broadcast Convergence Telecommunications Broadcasting Satellite Broadcasting Terrestrial Broadcasting Cable Television Vertical Fixed Wireless Satellite ＜Convergence＞ ICTNetwork Contents Voice telephone WebInformation TV / Images Radio Music ・・・・ Horizontal Wired Communications Wireless Communications Transmission infrastructure 6

  7. New Converged Services (1) IP multicast service ＯＮＵ ＯＮＵ ＳＴＢ ＳＴＢ IP Multicast Network Head end Subscriber Local office Local office Local office Broadcast server OLT Splitter Router Router Router Router 収容局 Optical Fiber Local office (2) Digital signage (image) Daytime: Broadcast Nighttime: Data transmission 1) Data transmission during nighttime hours Telecom Broadcast Data for Bus Company A Bus Company A 2) Data accumulation Railway Company B Television Service Broadcast Station ・・・ Data for Railway Company B 3) Data update of Digital signage Train Bus

  8. New Legal Structure towards Convergence New Legal Structure Current Legal Structure Telecommunications Broadcasting Act ConcerningBroadcasting of Telecommunication Services Broadcast Act Act to Regulate the Operation of the Cable Sound Broadcasting Service Cable Television Broadcast Act Broadcast Act Act Concerning Wire Broadcasting Telephone Business Telecommunications Business Act Telecommunications Business Act Radio Act Radio Act (wireless) Wire Telecommunications Act Wire Telecommunications Act (wired)

  9. Outline of Amendment - (1) Broadcast Act Outline • Expansion of Management Choice (2)Rationalizing broadcast regulations (3)Clarifying ownership limitations of broadcasters 9

  10. (2) Radio Act Outline (1)Flexible Use of Radio Frequency (2) Promotion of the Prompt Introduction of New Services and New Products 10

  11. (3) Others Outline (1)Expansion of Dispute Settlement Function (2) Consumer Protection 11

  12. Thank You! Shoji MIHARA (s.mihara@soumu.go.jp)

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